The part I hated the most about it was that it becomes a 24/7 on call second job in customer service when the toilet paper runs out, they don't read the instructions to use the front door keypad, the house isn't what they thought it was going to be, etc. 

If you had one piece of advice to give the new agent to start generating leads or prospects and make the “jump” to become a successful agent, what would it be?

Actually, when I registered it auto filled my information with a family member's (who works in cyber security and freaked about their full name being on the forum) and customer service wouldn't let me change it.

Usually with custom contracts, you need to have an attorney review it (more time and dollars).Hope this helps! 

Since your new to the industry, let me clarify because various people with mentoring programs to sell will misuse labels so prospective customers may be more willing to part with their $.Wholesaling, as the term is used currently, is a job, just like being a real estate agent.Buy, fix and flip is a business, just like any business that buys raw materials, adds value, and sells it in the marketplace.Neither are real estate investing.  

I aim to use real estate investing to build generational wealth, enable me to work a traditional job only if I want to, pay off my student loans, travel on demand, pursue dreams and to give money away to worthy causes. 

I think the consensus there is that the older population is dying off faster than the younger generations are moving in....but that dynamic is still creating a stronger rental market in the area.

For me its when the project is complete and I can pull out the equity generated through development or renovations.

@Brett Mason The stack doesn't require a partner, but it does require capital through value generation. 

Poor customer service and tech support that you have to pay for after purchase!!!